Current Affairs 12th December 2016

Current Affairs 12th December 2016

NATIONAL:

• Andhra Pradesh CM launches website of state Economic Development Board (AP-EDB) in Vijayawada
• MP CM launches Narmada Seva Yatra
• Water route between Delhi-Agra to be started soon: Nitin Gadkari
• Samata Express renamed to promote brand Vizag Steel
• Govt to soon launch helpline number 14444 to promote digital payments

INTERNATIONAL:

• World Bank cancels $100 million loan for Pakistan

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

• Japan launches space junk collector vessel ‘Kounotori’ into orbit to clear clutter

SPORTS:

• Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to hit three double centuries
• India move up to 3rd in ODI rankings after NZ whitewash
• Civil Engineer IqbalSayed becomes first Indian to medal at Mr Olympia

APPOINTMENTS:

• Adwaita Gadanayak to head National Gallery of Modern Art
• Senior IRS officer Rajendra Kumar appointed new CBDT member

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY NEWS:

• NABARD to spend Rs 228 Crore to encourage digital transaction in rural area

AWARDS & HONOURS:

• President Pranab Mukherjee presents Shilp Guru Awards, National Awards to master crafts persons
• Highest French civilian distinction conferred on John Kerry

OBITUARY:

• Ex-Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Prabhu passes away